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Community News: March 28, 2109

After the funeral, when the cards and flowers have stopped coming, most of the people around you return to their normal lives. But your grief continues and you feel alone. Often, friends and family want to help you, but they don’t know how. That’s the reason for GriefShare.

The group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and successfully rebuilt their lives.

We want to walk with you on the path through grief toward healing and hope for the future.

Participants are invited to the group that meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 10.

There is a $15 registration fee for the cost of the book. Scholarships are available.

GriefShare seminars will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays through May 4 at the Archie Baptist Church, 302 S. Missouri St., Archie.

GriefShare is a special 13-week seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after the death of a loved one.

There is a $15 registration fee that covers the workbook, journal and refreshments.

For more information, call 816-430-5515.

Monday, April 1

Learn how to decide who gets Grandma’s yellow pie plate

The University of Missouri Extension in Cass County is offering the class, Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate. The class is designed to teach participants how to work through the often difficult decisions and conversations that must occur around passing down sentimental possessions.

This class is appropriate for any personal property owner, family member, estate executor or professional working with affected individuals.

There is a $5 cost associated with the program which includes a workbook for each participant. Couples that wish to use the same workbook will be charged $8. A minimum of five are required to enroll for the class to be held. This class is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at the University of Missouri Extension Center, 201 W. Wall St., Harrisonville.

A light lunch will be provided to participants.

Please register with the Extension Office at 816-380-8460 before March 28.

For more information, call the Extension Office of Cass County or the facilitator Kyleigh Sullivan, at 660-619-1355.

Tuesday, April 2

Stop the Bleed program offered

Cass Regional Medical Center will host a free Stop the Bleed educational program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 2 in conference rooms 1 and 2, located directly inside the main entrance of Cass Regional at 2800 E. Rock Haven Rd., Harrisonville.

Victims can quickly die from uncontrolled bleeding, within five to 10 minutes. However, with proper training anyone at the scene can act as an immediate responder. The Stop the Bleed program includes instruction and practice on proper bleeding control techniques, including how to use your hands, dressings and tourniquets.

Receive free blood pressure, blood oxygen and blood sugar screenings, and obtain a free total lipid profile, which measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides. For most accurate results, screening participants are asked to fast for at least 12 hours prior to the screening and take medications as usual (with water only). No appointments are necessary.

Cass Regional Medical Center will host an Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting at 6 p.m. April 9 in conference room 1, located directly inside the main entrance of the hospital at 2800 E. Rock Haven Rd., Harrisonville.

For more information, call the Alzheimer’s 24-hour information and support line at 800- 272-3900.

Wednesday, April 10

COPD Support Group

Cass Regional Medical Center will host a COPD Support Group at 11:30 a.m. April 10 at Cass Regional in conference rooms 1, 2 and 3 located directly inside the main entrance of the hospital at 2800 E. Rock Haven Rd., Harrisonville.

This support group is for those diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and their caregivers. Participants provide support to one another and learn methods to manage their conditions while taking part in everyday activities.

People interested in being a vendor at the Harrisonville Farmers Market are invited to attend the annual vendors meeting to get all the information they will need to join the market group for its sixth season.

The meeting will be from 6 to 7 p.m. April 11 at the Harrisonville Community Center, 2400 S. Jefferson Parkway, Harrisonville.

The Harrisonville Farmers Market takes place on the Harrisonville Square from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, June through September. A variety of seasonal produce and hand-crafted items are sold.

Receive free blood pressure, blood oxygen and blood sugar screenings, and obtain a free total lipid profile, which measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides. For most accurate results, screening participants are asked to fast for at least 12 hours prior to the screening and take medications as usual (with water only). No appointments are necessary.